Family of hit and run victim Wong Suk Yee plead for ‘closure’ (with video)

Meghan Potkins, Calgary Herald02.27.2013

Flora Stephenson, niece of Wong Suk Yee, right, hugs a woman identified as Tonja Beach, after speaking to the media at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Wong Shuk Yee was killed last week after being hit by two vehicles while walking across the street. Members of the community held a rally Wednesday morning to promote traffic safety awareness.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Members of the local community attend a rally promoting traffic safety awareness at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013. It was the scene of the death of pedestrian Wong Suk Yee, who was killed last week after being hit by to vehicles.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Flora Stephenson, niece of Wong Suk Yee, left, hugs a woman identified as Tonja Beach, after speaking to the media at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013, regarding the hit and run death of her aunt. Wong Suk Yee was killed last week after being hit by to vehicles while walking across the street. Members of the community held a rally Wednesday morning to promote traffic safety awareness. Tonja Beach was the first person on the scene of the accident, and reportedly held Yee’s hand as she lay dying.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

A makeshift memorial Wednesday morning, near the spot where Wong Suk Yee was killed after being hit by two vehicles last week. Members of the local community attended a rally promoting traffic safety awareness at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Calgary police look under vehicles for signs of a collision at a road block Wednesday morning, near the spot where pedestrian Wong Suk Yee was killed after being hit by two vehicles last week. Charges have been laid against one driver, but police are still searching for the second. Members of the local community attended a rally promoting traffic safety awareness at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Flora Stephenson, niece of Wong Suk Yee, left, hugs a woman identified as Tonja Beach, after speaking to the media at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013, regarding the hit and run death of her aunt. Wong Suk Yee was killed last week after being hit by to vehicles while walking across the street. Members of the community held a rally Wednesday morning to promote traffic safety awareness. Tonja Beach was the first person on the scene of the accident, and reportedly held Yee’s hand as she lay dying.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Flora Stephenson, niece of Wong Suk Yee, speaks to the media at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013, regarding the hit and run death of her aunt. Wong Suk Yee was killed last week after being hit by to vehicles. Members of the community held a rally Wednesday morning to promote traffic safety awareness.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Flora Stephenson, niece of Wong Suk Yee, speaks to the media at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013, regarding the hit and run death of her aunt. Wong Suk Yee was killed last week after being hit by to vehicles. Members of the community held a rally Wednesday morning to promote traffic safety awareness.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

Pedestrians walk past a makeshift memorial Wednesday morning, near the spot where Wong Suk Yee was killed after being hit by two vehicles last week. Members of the local community attended a rally promoting traffic safety awareness at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Berkshire Blvd N.W. in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday, February 27, 2013.Stuart Gradon
/ Calgary Herald

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One week after her death, family and supporters of hit-and-run victim Wong Suk Yee gathered at the site of the fatal crash to plead for witnesses to come forward in hopes of piecing together the 56-year-old’s final moments.

Wong was struck by two cars last Wednesday while crossing the road on her way to work along Sandstone Drive N.W.

Both drivers left the scene and police believe Wong lay dying in the road while other motorists manoeuvred around her body.

One man has been charged with hit and run causing death but police continue to search for the second driver and this morning, family of the victim - also known as Rachel - pleaded for more witnesses to come forward.

“It would bring us great comfort and closure if anyone could help us piece together the last few moments of Rachel’s life,” said Wong’s niece, Flora Stephenson, in a statement read aloud Wednesday.

“We would appreciate any information you can provide to aid the investigation, and to bring closure to our family.”

Stephenson was joined by several dozen Sandstone residents and Ald. Gael MacLeod who says the community is banning together to show their support.

The group handed out strips of reflective tape to promote traffic safety while brandishing signs that read ‘we care.’

Stephenson said she is “overwhelmed” by the reaction of the community and said that her family is especially grateful for the actions of one neighbour who stayed by her aunt’s side as she died.

“We especially want to thank Tonja for being there and comforting Rachel during the last few moments of her life.”

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Family of hit and run victim Wong Suk Yee plead for ‘closure’ (with video)

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